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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.09, 669.49 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.09, 669.49 and 317.22 is: 437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.09 : 669.49 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.09/669.49 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.09x = 669.49 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.09x = 212,373.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,373.21/485.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.80

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